Gunman Opens Fire At Seniors' Home | Fireman Needs Help Saving Pup | Dad Jumps From Cruise Ship: Patch PM

Catch up on Southern California's top stories for Tuesday, Sept. 22:

Wildland Firefighter Rescues Injured Pup, Incurs Unexpected Veterinary Bill

The firefighter was returning to his station when he spotted the malnourished puppy wandering into an abandoned structure

4 Rapes Reported At Cal SoCal College In First Weeks Of Fall Semester

All four incidents occurred in student housing, officials said.

Father Accidentally Backs His Tesla Cybertruck Over 6-Year-Old Son, Killing Child Near Temecula

The tragic incident highlights growing nationwide warnings about the unique blind-zone hazards posed by large, high-profile vehicles.

Two-Time Latin Grammy-Nominated Mariachi Herencia de México Coming To Temecula

The group, known for its chart-topping albums, blends traditional Mexican mariachi music with contemporary arrangements.

Harsher Punishment In Some Sexual Assault Cases Being Praised By Riverside County DA's Office

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed off on the legislation over the weekend.

Father Arrested In Death Of 7-Month-Old Daughter In San Diego

A preliminary investigation indicated the baby girl appeared to have died at the hands of another person, according to police.

Woman Killed While Lying In Downtown Long Beach Street

Police said the woman was lying in the roadway when she was struck late Monday. Investigators have not said why she was there.

Passenger Jumps Overboard From SoCal Bound Cruise Ship

A 56-year-old man went overboard from a Long Beach-bound Carnival cruise ship, prompting a search by U.S. and Mexican authorities.

Category 5 Hurricane Polo Could Send Rain, Dangerous Surf To Battered SoCal

Polo rapidly strengthened into a rare Category 5 hurricane Tuesday. Forecasters warned it could bring "extremely dangerous" impacts.

Alcohol Use Falls Nationwide, But Heavy Drinking Jumps Among Older Adults: USC Study

Alcohol use declined nationwide for the first time since the pandemic began, but heavy drinking was up among older adults.

Legoland Debuts New Brick Or Treat Street, Halloween Treats In Carlsbad

The theme park's annual Halloween celebration returns with a new monster neighborhood, seasonal treats, live shows and trick-or-treating.

Dad Who Jumped From Long Beach-Bound Cruise Ship Identified

Thomas Gigler, 56, was traveling with his wife and three sons when he went overboard from the Carnival Panorama.

Gunman Opens Fire At LA Senior Housing Facility, Wounding 3 In Workplace Rampage

A gunman shot three coworkers inside a building housing about 100 elderly residents before officers arrested him, police said.